Oceanography
Oceanography or marine science is the study of the Earth's
oceans and seas. Oceanographers study a wide range of
topics such as plate tectonics to ocean currents to marine
organisms. These diverse topics
reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to
help us understand Earth's interdependencies: biology,
chemistry, geology, meteorology and physics.
Chemical
oceanography
The study of the chemistry of the ocean.
Marine
The study of the plants and animals (biota) of the oceans
biology/biological
and their ecological interaction.
oceanography
Marine
The study of the geology of the ocean floor including plate
geology/geological
tectonics.
oceanography
Meteorological
oceanography
The study of the interactions between our atmosphere and
the ocean's hydrosphere.
Physical
oceanography
The study of the ocean's physical attributes (such as its
temperature-salinity structure, waves, tides and
currents).